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J. HAWLO'WETZ,

FEATHER TRIMMING.

Patented Sept INVENTOR ATTORN 38.-

N, PETERS PholwLirlhognpMr. Waahinglon. D. Q

UNITED STATES PATENT I JOHN HAW'LOWETZ, O l? NEW YORK, N. Y.

FEATHER TRIMMING.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 305,921, dated September 30, 1884.

' Application and March 8, 1884. (no model.)

To aZZ whom it may concern" Be it known that I, Jorriv HAWLOW'ETZ, of the city, county, and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Feather Trimmings, of which the following is a specification.

This invention has reference to certain im-' provements in feather trimming, and more especially in the manufactu'reof feather trimtrimming.

the quills of the feathers interwoven therewith by subjecting the fabric to the action of a dyeliquor. I have found that this may be dispensed with and the feathers retained firmly in the fabric and in such a manner that a fuller and more finished appearance is imparted to the trimming.

lhe invention consists of a feather trimming composed of a textile base or backing and of feathers which are interwoven therewith parallel with the wefts, the quills and fines or vanes. of one weft or filling being inserted alternately in opposite directions to the feather of the adjoining weft or filling, and extended beyond the edges of the textile base.

In the accompanying drawings, Figurel represents a perspective view of my improved feather trimming. Fig. 2 is a detail view of the feathers used in the manufacture thereof; Fig. 3, a diagram showing the method of weaving the feathers into the textile base.

bimilar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts.

In the drawings, A represents the textile base or backing of this improved fabric, and

B the face thereof, which is composed of feath-' ers interwoven with the base. This fabric is woven on a hand-1oom of ordinary construction, the width of the base being in proportion to the width required for the trimming.

The feathers are inserted in the warp parallelwith the weft-threads and beaten up therewith, being so arranged that the direction of the quills a and fines a of one weft or filling alternate with the direction of the quills b and vanes or flues b of the next adjoining weft or filling, as shown clearly in Figs. 2 and 3. Any kind of feathers, either dyed or in their natural state, may be used for this purpose. The feat-hers are made of such a length that they extend sufficiently at both sides of the base A, so as to impart ahigh degree of fullness and finish to the trimming. By using long feathers and allowing them to extend at one or both sides, trimmings having twice or thrice the width of the base may be obtained.

When ostrich or marabou feathers are used,

the ends are trimmed off evenly; but when turkey-downs are used the natural ends of the feathers are retained. The trimming thus produced in imitation of fur is very durable, is not exposed to damage by moths, can be renovated by dyeing from time to time, and has a rich and handsome appearance, which commends it as a trimming for ladies wear.

Having'thus described myinvention, Iclaim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent 1. A feather trimming consisting of a textile base or backing and of feathers interwoven therewith parallel with the weft-threads, the quills and fiues of one weft or filling being arranged in opposite directions to those of the adjoining weft or filling, substantially as set forth.

2. A feather trimmingconsisting of a textile base or backing and of feathers interwoven therewith parallel with the weft-threads, the quills and fines of the wefts or fillings being arranged alternately in opposite directions to each other, and extended beyond the edges of the base, substantially as set forth.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my invention 1 have signed my name in presence of two subscribing witnesses.

JOHK HAlVLOlVE-TZ.

Vitnesses:

PAUL GonrnL, SIDNEY MANN. 

